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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2021
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Dionysios ΙΙ, agoranomos (Berytos)
Mint
Berytos
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.56 cm
Width
5.56 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130.65 | - | - | Auction CNG 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident | Relief | ||||
| Sign of Tanit | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief | ||||
| Egg and dart pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2021: Phoenicia, Berytos. PB Weight (55.62mm, 130.65 g). Dionysios, agoronomos. Dated SE 181 (132/1 BC). L A-ΠP/ Δ/ ΔION-YΣIOY/ AΓOP-ANO, trident / Hatched surface. CPAI –; cf. Rochnesard II, p. 62. Tan patina, a few minor edge bumps. VF.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination |
Fac simile
LΑ ΠΡ
Δ´
ΔION YΣIOY
AΓOP ANO
Edition
(Ἔτους) α–πρ´ | (τέταρτον) | Διον–υσίου | ἀγορ–ανό(μου).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
March 24, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-132
TO
-131
Comments on Chronology
SE 181 = 132/131 BCE
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | March 24, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2021d | None | 265 | None | None |
| IGLS VIII/1 | None | None | None | None |
VARIA